Aquatic Center CLOSED Through Mid-November
COUNTY News:
The Aquatic Center is closed through mid-November for the HVAC upgrades project.
While the Aquatics Center is closed, services at the Aquatics Center to the public have been relocated to the Ice Rink and the Municipal Building.
NOTE: HOURS OF SERVICE HAVE CHANGED DURING THE CLOSURE:
Municipal Building Suite 150
- Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. The public can obtain park reservations, camping permits, aquatics center passes, recreation program/event registration, temporary vending permits. Phone 505.662.8170.
Ice Rink
- Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday. The public can
Los Alamos Police Charge Steven C. Porter With Multiple Drug Related Counts
Steven C. Porter
STAFF REPORT
Los Alamos police have charged Steven C. Porter of White Rock with more than a dozen criminal counts including possession of a controlled substance, trafficking of a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance.
Porter, 46, is a Pajarito Acres homeowner who was handcuffed and removed from the annual meeting of the Pajarito Acres Home Owners Association Sunday evening at the White Rock Baptist Church on N.M. 4.
PAHOA President Eldon Linnebur told the Los Alamos Daily Post at the scene Sunday evening that more than 100 people representing more Read More
County’s Indoor Facility Reservations Responsibility Transferred to CED
COUNTY News:
Beginning today, responsibility for Los Alamos County’s indoor facility reservations is transferred from the Community Services Department (Administration) to the Community and Economic Development Department (Facilities).
The contact person is Bob Feagans. The Fuller Lodge Reservation office will be staffed 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The telephone number will remain the same at 505.662.8405 and will be answered by scheduling staff 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters On The Job 24/7
Los Alamos County Firefighter Cari Mace on the job Sunday afternoon in front of Fire Station 6 on East Road. Local firefighters rotate shifts to provide 24/7 coverage to the community and LANL. When they aren’t fighting fires or responding to medical calls, firefighters participate in ongoing training programs, maintain the six fire stations and equipment such as fire hydrants throughout Los Alamos and White Rock, conduct educational presentations to schools and community events and devote time to physical fitness workouts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Los Alamos Police Remove Pajarito Acres Man From Home Owners Association Meeting Tonight
STAFF REPORT
Pajarito Acres homeowner Steven C. Porter was handcuffed and removed from the annual meeting of the Pajarito Acres Home Owners Association underway this evening at the White Rock Baptist Church on N.M. 4.
PAHOA President Eldon Linnebur told the Los Alamos Daily Post at the scene that more than 100 people representing more than 50 lots attended the meeting in the church conference room. Porter was sitting at the back of the room and there were at least two detectives dressed in plain clothes sitting in the room. Linnebur was speaking at the podium when the rear door suddenly opened and Read More
Cone Zone: Road Construction Week of Aug. 18
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Week of Aug. 18.
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Pavement Preservation Work in White Rock:
As part of the pavement preservation effort, chip seal operations are scheduled to begin next week on elected streets in White Rock. Streets that will be chip sealed include Hamlin Court, Pruitt, Paige Loop and Paige Court. Residents on the affected streets have been notified and will Read More
Los Alamos Home Sales Rise; Prices Dip in Second Quarter of 2014
LAAR News:
Single family home and condo/townhome sales combined increased by 8 percent when comparing the second quarter of 2014 to the same quarter in 2013, according to figures released by the Los Alamos Association of REALTORS®.
During this same period, the median price of single family homes dropped by 9 percent or from $277,525 in the second quarter of 2013 to $255,000 in the second quarter of 2014.
Condo and townhome sales also noted a dip in prices from $215,000 in the second quarter of 2013 to $155,000 during the same quarter in 2014. The overall volume of single family home sales remained Read More
Meet the Candidate Event Held For Councilor Rick Reiss
Los Alamos County Councilor Rick Reiss, left, and hosts Ann Hayes and Pat Soran at Wednesday’s ‘Meet the Candidate’ fundraiser for Reiss. Reiss and his wife Deborah served as United Way campaign chairs in 1998 and Hayes and Soran are the current United Way campaign co-chairs. Approximately 40 people attended the fundraiser. Photo by Morris Pongratz Read More
Wind Sculptures Adorn White Rock Visitor Center
Wind sculptures created by Lyman Whitaker and purchased with Art in Public Places funds from the Wiford Gallery in Santa Fe were installed Friday at the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Photo by Libby Carlsten Read More
Council Approves Contract With REDI Net to Enhance Los Alamos, White Rock Business Districts
Los Alamos Deputy County Administrator/CFO Steve Lynne and Matt Casados of REDI Net in Council Chambers today present details of a proposed $250,000 general services contract with REDI Net for the purpose of developing ‘fiber meet points’ in business districts around the community. Council voted 6-0 to approve the contract, under which REDI Net will provide research, design, engineering and construction services to place fiber meet points in the downtown areas of Los Alamos and White Rock. Councilor Rick Reiss said this is an opportunity to spend County funds on infrastructure, Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet’s Suzette Fox Presents Update At Council Meeting Underway In Municipal Building
Los Alamos MainStreet Executive Director Suzette Fox presents her annual program update to County Council underway until 1:30 p.m. today in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 7 to Aug. 13, 2014
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
RACHEL PARKER
Aug. 7 at 9:26 a.m. / Police arrested Rachel Parker, 23, of Los Alamos at 2500 Trinity Dr. on an outstanding Municipal Court warrant.
Aug. 7 at 11:34 a.m. / A 42-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny on North Mesa Road. The estimated loss is less than $250.
Aug. 7 at 4:20 p.m. / A 43-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she is the victim of larceny Read More
Los Alamos Detectives Arrest Burglary Suspects
Sgt. Daniel Roberts, left, and Det. Ben Hinrichs process stolen items retrieved Wednesday during the execution of a search warrant. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department Investigations Unit executed a search warrant Wednesday with assistance from New Mexico State Police at a residence in Ojo Caliente and arrested two suspects associated with a string of Los Alamos residential burglaries that have occurred over the past two months.
Brandi Ortiz-Merrifield
Brandi Ortiz-Merrifield, 20, of Ojo Caliente is charged with five counts of conspiracy to commit burglary (4 Read More
Small But Extended Power Outage In La Senda
COUNTY News:
A small but extended power outage occurred Tuesday along La Senda Road in White Rock because of a failure on an underground line.
At 10:45 a.m., about 30 residents along La Senda Road were without power. About half of these customers (15) had their power restored by noon.
As DPU’s electric crews continued working to isolate and reroute power, a second problem was detected along a portion of nearby Piedra Loop, which brought power down from about 1:55 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. at that location. About 30 more customers were affected along Piedra Loop.
At about 3 p.m. Tuesday, the remaining Read More
Central Avenue Sidewalk Installation Underway
More than a dozen workers are installing a wide new sidewalk today on Central Avenue as part of the improvements project underway between 15th Street and 20th Street. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Interactive Los Alamos ScienceFest Runs Sept. 5-13
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos ScienceFest has expanded to more than a full week of mind-blowing demonstrations, interactive activities, art and discussions for inquisitive minds of all ages.
The event runs Sept. 5–13 and the majority of festival activities are free and open to the public.
Festival highlights include: an appearance by former shuttle astronaut and Los Alamos National Lab employee John Phillips, drone demonstrations and giveaways, photography exhibition of early work by Berlyn Brixner, Detonography art, 3-D chalk artist, Rocket Day and Expo Day, among many others. In addition, Read More
Labor Day Slugfest Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1
Progress Visible on Eastern Area Sound Wall
Construction of a sound wall to reduce noise levels in the Eastern Area is moving along between Tewa Loop and Airport Road. The Los Alamos County Council approved a $760,500 budget for this project, which is scheduled for completion this fall. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Sunday’s Rodeo At Brewer Arena
Scenes from Sunday’s 2014 Los Alamos County Rodeo at Brewer Arena on North Mesa. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Photo by Jenn Bartram
Photo by Jenn BartramMore Scenes From Saturday’s Arts and Crafts Fair
Jessica Erkkila, left, and Savannah Brown at Fuller Lodge Art Center’s 2014 Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kate McKeough of Sundreams, left, chats with Karen West. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Nick Teran of O’Hara’s Jams and Jellies. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
